Hemp Seed Oil in skin care products
Essential oils, Botanicals and Hemp seed oil go together like peanut butter and jelly . Just less sticky and much more beneficial .
New to the site soon Lavender and Hemp Seed Oil hand poured soap. More Soaps , and infused hemp seed oil skin care products on the way .
Along with many essential oils, hemp seed oil is extremely beneficial to your skin ( yet another way these amazing plants and herbs aid our wellness ) .
Hemp seed oil has little to no psychoactive properties ,ie : trace to no THC ( for those of you worried applying this amazing oil to your skin regimen. It is legal to be used and sold in skin care products).
Benefits of Hemp seed oil :
*Moisturizing ,leaves skin soft and supple from the emollient properties. With all the hand washing going on lately, we need to have products less harsh and restorative to our skin. Hemp seed oil is an extremely effective moisturizer without clogging pores, extremely beneficial for acne prone skin.
* Antioxidant , hemp seed oil is very high in anti oxidant constituents, such as fatty acids like gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) , vitamins A,C,& E. (Antioxidants may help protect your skin form premature aging)
Incorporating essential oils already beneficial for skin care (Lavender, Frankincense, Rosemary and the likes ) with hemp seed oil increases the beneficial constituents absorbed into our skin
*Anti-inflammatory - there is research that shows hemp seed oil may relieve skin inflammation . Properties useful in treating skin conditions such as : cradle cap , psoriasis and acne.
*Potential Antibacterial properties, studies suggesting hemp seed oil has antibacterial qualities . Proven research shows Hemp Seed oil has been effective against MRSA.
Hemp seed oil amongst CBD and other cannabinoids are being studied as possible treatments for various skin conditions : acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and skin cancer.
This amazing product paired with already proven researched benefits of many essential oils makes for an amazing product to incorporate into your daily health and wellness routine.
References:
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Mounessa JS,Siegel JA. et al. The role of cannabinoids in dermatology. Journal of the American Academy and Dermatology. 2017;77(1):188-190.doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2017.02.056
Nissen, L., Zatta, A., Stefanini, I., Grandi, S., Sgorbati, B., Biavati, B., & Monti, A. (2010). Characterization and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of industrial hemp varieties ( cannabis sativa L.). Fitoterapia, 81(5), 413-419. doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2009.11.010
Russo, E. B. (2011). Taming THC: Potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid‐terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x
Russo, E. B. (2011). Taming THC: Potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid‐terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01238.x
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